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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,004.67, 27,006.60 and 8,141.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,004.67, 27,006.60 and 8,141.30 is: 12,211.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,004.67 : 27,006.60 = 8,141.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,004.67/27,006.60 = 8,141.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,004.67x = 27,006.60 × 8,141.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,004.67x = 219,868,832.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,868,832.58/18,004.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,211.77

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